park a vehicle; stop a vehicle; halt a machine
Meanings
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(of a vehicle) to stop temporarily; to cease moving
Refers to a vehicle coming to a halt, either for a short stop or for a longer period. Contrasts with 停车 (parking), which implies the vehicle will be left unattended.
There's a red light ahead, please stop the car.
The driver pulled over and rested for ten minutes.
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Due to road repairs, vehicles must stop here for three days.
verb
to park a vehicle; to leave a vehicle in a designated place
Specifically refers to the act of parking a vehicle and leaving it, especially in a designated area like a parking lot.
Please park your car in the parking lot.
No parking here.
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That parking space has a fee.
verb
(of a machine or equipment) to stop operating; to shut down
technicalUsed in industrial or mechanical contexts to indicate machinery being halted, often for maintenance or repairs.
For safety, Workshop No. 3 halted production for repairs.
The generator needs to be shut down for routine maintenance.